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The Sinking of the Lancastria: The Twentieth Century's Deadliest Naval Disaster and Churchill's Plot to Make It Disappear,Used
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On June 17, 1940, just after the Dunkirk evacuation had supposedly ended in success, several thousand of the many British troops still left in France boarded a fivedecked cruise liner called the Lancastria. Right after they boarded, the ship was divebombed by the German Luftwaffe, and a short time later the 17,000ton Lancastria sank. German fighter planes strafed the oil slick sea, setting it ablaze as British troops banded together singing Roll Out the Barrel in the hopes of mustering any hope that still remained. In the end, with 4,000 soldiers, women, and children deadwith some estimates as high as 6,000the disaster would eclipse that of both the Lusitania and the Titanic.Although the story was picked up in the United States a few weeks later, it was reported only once by any British news outlet, and as the war progressed the tragedy eventually vanished. Author Jonathan Fenby argues that this was the result of a ruthless but necessary kibosh put in place by Winston Churchill in order to preserve British morale. Through firsthand interviews with survivors, some of whom had never spoken about it to anyone until being interviewed for this book, Fenby reconstructs the entire tragic saga.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Sinking of the Lancastria'? A: 'The Sinking of the Lancastria' covers the tragic sinking of the British liner Lancastria during World War II, which resulted in the loss of thousands of lives. It explores the circumstances of the disaster and the subsequent efforts to suppress the story by Winston Churchill.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Jonathan Fenby, who draws on firsthand interviews with survivors to narrate the events surrounding the sinking.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Sinking of the Lancastria' consists of 320 pages, providing a detailed account of the naval disaster.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on April 28, 2005.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Sinking of the Lancastria' is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for collectors.
- Q: What are the key features or themes of the book? A: Key features of the book include its focus on naval and military history, particularly the events surrounding the Lancastria disaster and the implications for British morale during World War II.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as 'New', indicating it has not been previously owned or read.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Sinking of the Lancastria' falls under the category of Great Britain, as it discusses a significant historical event in British naval history.
- Q: Are there any significant historical events discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses the sinking of the Lancastria, which is considered one of the deadliest naval disasters of the twentieth century, and its suppression in the British media.
- Q: Can I find survivor accounts in the book? A: Yes, the book includes firsthand accounts from survivors of the Lancastria sinking, providing personal insights into the tragedy.